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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10
WEST CONVICTED.
His Rather FIimsy Excuse for His
Conduct Fails to Clear Him,

His Rather FIimsy Excuse for His
Conduct Fails to Clear Him.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-The Jury IN the
case Of John Z. West, charged with house.
breaking, and with assault with intent
to commit outrage ON Mrs. Mary !. Page,
tonight brought in verdict of guilty on
both indictments, after being out five
hours. A motion was made for q new
trial, and sentence was suspended. The
maximum penalty which can be imposed
Tor these two crimes is twenty years.
The case has awakened more than local
interest. Both persons were clerks in the
same room in the General Land Office.
On the night of Nov. 10 West broke into
Mrs. Pages house and attempted to C hlo-
ro1orm and outrage her, but was fright
ened off by her screams and the appear
ance of her mother and daughter.
VESTS STORY.
The next morning he called at Mrs.
Pages house, said he had dim conscious
ness of having been there the night be-
fore and inquired if he had done anything
wrong. He left the house and on his
trial claimed that he did not fully realize
what he had done until later IN the morn.
ing be read an account of the affair In
the newspapers. On reading these &C.
counts he Immediately left the city and
alleged that he knew nothing more until
he found himself in New Brunswick. A
few days later he returned and gave him.
self up to the police. On his trial the de.
fense admitted the facts charged, but
claimed that they were due to a sudden
fit of Inconsistencies, The result of
hereditary insanity, and accounted for
the chlorofOrm by stating that it was pur-
chased for weak ankle with which West
was affected.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10
30 BODIES RECOVERED.
An A Accttrate Statement of the Pas
senger List OF the Inflated Train.

senger List ofthe Inflated Train.
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT, Feb. 0.
"A most careful revision, the accuracy
OF which is indisputable, shows the fol-
lowing estimate OF the number ofpersons
on the wrecked train, and how accounted
for up to 10 O'Clock this morning, which
makes the number of killed thirty-two.
There were brought to Windsor, on the
Connecticut river road, thirty people; to
White River junction, on the Boston and
Lowell road, 81: taken on at White River
Junction, 6; train men, y. Total on the
train, 50, accounted for as follows: In
jured, per surgeons official list, So; dead
bodies recovered to Sunday (surgeons'
county, 27; found Sunday, 5; known TO
have gone North on trains, II; known to
have returned home, B; total, 80. These
figures may be changed by the probable
presence of children without tickets on
the train, who have not yet been heard
from.
SIX MORE ON THE TRAIN.
. WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT, Feb. 8,
IL P. M.-The previous computations OF
the total number of passengers on the
wrecked train is Tonight increased by
six, making ninety-one known to have
been there. This increase is the result OF
evidence introduced before the commits
sloners, showing tnaC there were Lalrty-
six persons on the Connecticut river
train who were transferred to the Central
Vermont instead of thirty as at
first stated by the conductor.
His present statement is verified
by the ticket office reports. This leaves
six passengers still unaccounted for and
for whom there is room in the flexioility
OF the surgeons estimate OF the charred
bodies made on Sunday. The total num-
ber of identified dead up to this evening Is
seventeen, the list having been Increased
by one to-day through the Identification
of the remains of Harry Brooks, of Bos-
ton, whose body is tonight being taken
to Cornwall, Can, by relatives.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10
SHORT BUT RICH.
A Court Clerk Says His Accounts
are Wrong but He Will Settle.

A Court Clerk Says His Accounts
are Wrong but He Will Settle.
Boston, Feb. GA statement was pub
lished this morning that John C. Leigh
ton, for nineteen years Clerk OF the NUM-
cipal Criminal Court in this city. is short
in his accounts to large amount, but
the exact sum could not be known until
the expert now engaged ON the books
completes his labors. City Auditor
Dodge was credited with the assertion
that the total will be perhaps 5000, 900 or
more. Later In the day Auditor Dodge
repudiated theistatements attributed to
him, and said Mr.. LeightOn's accounts
would not under any circum-
stances come under his super
vision. He said the investigation
now IN progress was being made under
the direction of the Judges OF the court.
Mr.. Leighton is a man of means. He re-
Gently resigned, and informed the Judges
that his books would show that they are
to unintentional errors on his part, and
he was ready to make the deficiency good
when the amount was ascertained. An
expert was then put to work ON the
books, but the business Is OF q character
that makes it difficult to investigate.
Judge FOrsaith, one of the Judges of the
court, to-day assured a reporter that the
discrepancy was comparatively small,
and that Mr.. Leighton could straighten IL
without drawing heavily on his purse.
The Judge laughed at the idea of the
amount reaching 5000, 600.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10
BODIES RED WITH BLOOD.

Farmer and Child Found Killed and
His Wife Horribly injured.
WARSAW, IND, Feb. o. Yesterday
party of hunters passing the farm resi-
dence of Henry Dunham, in Tippecanoe
township, discovered the mutilated re-
mains OF Mr.. Durham near the house.
Inside the house they discovered his little
2-year-old girl with her throat cut from
ear to ear and Mrs. Durham barely alive,
and so badly cut and injured about the
head as to render her insensible. Dun
hams body was 80 badly torn by hogs as
to make 1t impossible to ascertain how he
was killed. 1t is the opinion that Mrs.
Durham will recover and throw light
upon the tragedy. AT praw~eis thought
that Durham killaSS child, attempted
to kill his wife ana then killed himself.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10
Bombs Thrown in France.

LYONS, Feb. 9.-Two bombs were
simultaneously exploded to-day in front
of the police headquarters office In this
city. Tue bombs struck against the rail-
ing ana were thus prevented from ex-
pending their force on the building. At
st. Etienne, thIrty-two miles south west
of Lyons, a bomb was thrown at the
police station. 1t exploded outside the
office, but with such force that three of
the officers within the building we're seri-
ously injured. Eight men have been
arrested for alleged completely in the lat
ter outrage.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10
Bold Robberies in Montreal.

CHICAGO, Feb. "a special from Mon
treal says daring gang of American
thieves is in the city attending the car
nival. Last evening they smashed a
plate-glass window In Stoddart's jewelry
store, held the doors closed by a pine
board, and rihed' the windows of $4,000
worth of diamonds and rings. They
atterward repeated the operation at an
other jewery store on McGill street.
This was done while the streets were
crowded with people. but no arrests were
made. 1t is rumored THAI a plot to rob
the Bank of Montreal by the same gang
has been discovered.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10
FISHERY RETALIATION.
Inc President Said to Favor the
House Bill on the Subject.

Inc President Said to Favor the
House Bill on the Subject.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-Several Demo.
cratic members Of the House Committee
'on Foreign Affairs had an interview with
the President to-day in connection with
the retaliatory fisheries legislation now
pending in Congress. The interview was
strictly confidential. The President
sought to impress upon the members
OF the committee the necessity of making
very clear and free from ambiguity any
measure relating to the subject of the
nsheries which Congress might see tit to
pass. If there was to be any legislation
on the subject, he said. it should state
oennitely whether railroads and all other
carriers We're to be included in the prohi-
oltlon. While the President did not COM
NIT himself to any legislation on the SUBJ
Ject the gentlemen present gathered from
ms remarks that as between the two bills
ne favored the House bill, for the reason
that 1t is more explicit and mandatory m
It's character.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10
Killed by a Gambler.

FORT WORTH, TEX, Feb. 9.-Luke
Short, a well-known gambler of this city,
shot and killed "Jim" COurtright last
night, firing five shots, four of which took
effect. Short says CourtrIght, who was q
police official. demanded blackmail from
the gamblers, which Short refused to
pay. Courtright called Short out of sa-
loon to talk the matter over, and
in the course of the conversation reached
for his pistol. Short fired first and the
first shot crippled C0urtrIghts pistol
hand. Courtright had been a notoriousIy
violent man for years.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10
Not a Mormon Lobby,

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-Delegate
Caine, OF Utah, said today that the story
of the coming here of a strong Mormon
lobby to work against the Edmunds-
Tucker bill is incorrect. He says Judge
Smith and Mayor Armstrong are coming
East by direction of the Salt Lake County
Court TO make an inspection of the pris.
ons system, with view to utilizing the
information thus obtained in building a
new county jail during the coming sum
mer, that they have no intention of visit
ing Washington, and that as for Ritter, he
ls still IN Salt Lake
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10
AN UNSAFE CAPITOL.
Minnesota's Law Makers I'm Very
shaky New Building.

Shaky New Building.
ST. PAUL, MINI, Feb. ga sensation
was caused in the hall OF the House OF
Representatives this afternoon. The
special order was the final passage of the
high license bill, and the gallery and hall
oil the House were packed with specta-
tors. The capitol, while almost a new
building, has been considered unsafe for
some months, and considerable plaster
ing has recently fallen. Shortly after the
session began the attention OF Chairman
D0nnelly was called to the fact that the
ceiling cross-beams appeared to be set
thing, and one member declared that the
gallery had settled four inches.
A motion was hurriedly carried
that spectators be excluded, where
upon the galleries and aisles were
cleared. 1t is the opinion OF many that O
frightful disaster was narrowly averted
by the prompt action of Chairman Don
nelly. Subsequently a resolution was
passed for an immediate examination of
the building by experts. The building
was erected in 1880. 1t was examined
and repaired last winter. 1t is said the
timbers are affected with dry rot.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10
Death FolIows Dogs Bite.

CLINTON, ILL, Feb. 9.-Ten weeks ago
j. f. Lane, who lived near Dewitt, was
bitten in the ankle by pet dog. Lane
was treated by his physician and was
quite well until few days ago when he
was taken With malady, which, in some
respects, resembled hydrophobia. He
brought TO this city, whence he was
to be sent to Jacksonville for treatment.
He was placed In jail and two hours after
ward was discovered dead In his cell.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10
BAD BLOOD IN NEW MEXICO.
Navajo Indians and Whites Involved
in a Bloody ImbrogiiO.

ALBUQUERQUE, n. M, Feb. GA
bloody fight occurred Monday between a
sherif's posse and a band of Navajo In
dians. George Lockhart, deputy sheriff
of Navajo Springs. accompanied by Ed
ward Palmer and Thomas King, started
Monday morning for the Navajo reserva-
tion to arrest an Indian for horse-stealing.
The Indian resisted arrest and Lockhart
shot, killing him instantly, whereupon
other Indians opened fire on the three
men and q general battle took place.
Lockhart, Palmer and King were killed.
The Sheriff's posse killed two Indians and
wounded two others, but the odds were
too great against them. The Indians
then rode off. Excitement is high, and
people living around the reservation say
they will have ten Indians for every white
man killed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10
FLOODS IN The WEST,

Great Damage Reported, but No
Loss of Life.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-Heavy rains
and the breaking up of the ice in the
streams has caused floods in nearly all
the streams in Western New York, North
ern Ohio, Southern Michigan and North
ern Illinois. Great damage to property
resultedlin some cases, and the Illinois
Central railroad has lost number of
bridges and some track and been obliged
to do business by roundabout courses.
Other railroads in Northern Illinois also
suffered, but to less extent. At Aurora
and Freeport, H., several buildings were
partly washed away and much damage
was caused by the flooding OF cellars and
Easements. No loss Of life is reported.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10
Loo,iug the Mail Rags.

JERSEY CITY, Feb. 0.-Raymond X.
Noonan, young clerk In the mail service
on the New York, Susquehanna and
Western railroad, was arres ed here this
morning for robbing the mails. Noonan
has been in the service only three weeks,
and peculations have been reported on
his route every day since he went on.
Secret service detectives were put on the
case and NoOnan's arrest followed. He
WAS held in Sd. 900 bail for examination.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10
Coke Consumers Protest.

PrrTsBURG, PA, Feb. 9.-The furnace
men and manufacturers OF the Shenango.
Mahoning and Wheeling districts mel
mere to-day and entered vigorous pro1
test against the recent advance in, the
price OF coke from 81 30 to 50 per ton.
y zssn6x Claim that the advance was made
Aany notification being given them,
6 II their contracts will not justify it,
H>hd ask that the price ne put back to
sSl 75. The coke syndicate promised to
consider the matter. Every large cons
sumner In the three districts was nresent.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10
Miners Get fiaIf a Loaf.

PITTsBURG, Feb. 0.--The strike OF the
5000 Monongahela river miners is practi-
cally settled and work will be resumed In
nearly all the mines in the first. second
and third pools tomorrow at the rate de-
cided upon by the Miners National Ex-
ecutive Board. Meetings were held by
the miners in the various pools last night,
and 1t was resolved to accept the compro-
mise suggested by the National Board,
which splits the difference between the
contesting parties. The miners get ones
half OF the Increase they struck for.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10
Two Roads Now l'ied an.

BOSTON, Feb. 9.-The employees OF ths
Cambridge horse railway decided this
morning to tie up the road. Their griey-
ance is that the new timetable which
went into effect Monday does not enabe
them to do their ten hours work inside Of
twelve hours as promised by the cons
pany. The officers of the company VIII
make no further attempts at rec0ncil ~
ton, but will fight the strikers to the end.
This strike. with that on the South Boston
road, makes the number or railroad Jmeu
now out about 900
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10
Origin of the Cherokee Fire,

CHARLESTON, s. o., Feb. 9.---The fire
on the steamship Cherokee originated in
a cask Of personal effects shipped from
the interior. The cask is supposed TO
nave contained combustible materials.
The cargo In the after hold OF the steamer
is damaged by water. The steamer itself
is uniniured.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10
AIabama's Railroad Commission.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, Feb. 9.-The
Governor to-day appointed Henry r..
shorter President of the Railroad Com
mission for the next two years and Wiley
@. Runstall and f. w. Lawler Associate
Commissioners for four years. This is
the commission that served during the
first two years. They will be promptly
confirmed by the Senate,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10
wild Bulls Xii several Person

CITY OF MEXICO, Feb. 9,-seyeral wild
bulls broke loose to-day while being
driven through the city and killed num-
Der Of persons. The bulls were of the
famous Atenoo breed, and were destined
to be used in the coming bull fights. Two
OF the bulls entered the court yard of the
National Palace and were shot down by
soldiers. Lhe affair created much excite.
.nanA
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10
Manniuo's Bank.

NEW YORK, Feb. 9.-The Western Ma.
tional Bank was organized to- day by the
election Of Secretary Manning as Presi-
dent, United States Treasurer Jordan as
Vice President, and f. Blankenhorn as
Cashier. There is no doubt that Secretary
Manning and Treasurer Jordan will leave
the United States Treasury to accept the
a hove DOsItione.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10
Mrs. Ford sues for Divorce.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 9.--The counsel
for Mrs. Ford to-day filed suit in the Civil
District Court for divorce from her hus-
band, DIR. L. e.. Ford, who recently was
sentenced to the penitentlary for fifteen
the seducer of his wife. The suit is
brought on the ground that Ford is con-
yicted felon.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10
a Negro CrushefI.

WAYcRoss, Ca, Feb. ca negro
named ARGUS Sheffield in trying TO board
freight train while In motion at Suwan-
nee Station yesterday fell under the
wheels and was fearlully crushed. de
was brought here this morning. No blame
can be attached to the company.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10
Texas BIoodyshirt scarecrow.

BRENNAN. TEX, Feb. 9.-About TWEEN.
ty witnesses, summoned to testify before
the Senate committee regarding the al
legged Washington county outrages, left
o. d. Potter and Paul Frickle, leading
white Republicans, and several locally
prominent colored politicians. are among
the witnesses, as is also County Judge
Kird. 1t is expected that as many wit
nesses for the defense will leave in few
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10
Nails Higher.

CINCINNATI, Feb. 0.--The Western
Nail Association at Its regular. monthly
meeting here to-day voted unanimously
that the price of nails be advanced to
81 10 card, an advance OF 10c. The asso-
citation adjourned TO meet in Plttsburg in
two weeks.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10
Killed by the Mirror Trick,

MEMPHIS, TENN, Feb. 0.--Last night
Mrs. Thompson. .propretress OF shooting
gallery, while firing at target by looking
In mirror and aiming over her shoulder,
shot and killed Willie Finley, a 16.year.
old boy, who was employed as a marker
in the gallery. Mrs. Thompson was not
arraatpd
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10

the alleged partner OF Joseph q. Mackin
in tho Eighteenth ward election fraud,
plead guilty this afternoon before Judge
Anthony Of forgery OF the warrants for
water rebates on the city treasury, and
was sentenced to year IN the peniten-
tfarV
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10
Prohibition in Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG, PA, Feb. 9.--fn the
House to-day tue joint resolution provld-
ing for the submission OF the question OF
prohibition amendment TO a vote OF the
people was read the third time aud finally
passed by a vote Of 130 10 66. 1t has al
ready passed the Senate.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10
Labor Riot in Russia.

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 9.-The strikers
at the Demidof spinning mills, at Viaz-
niki, set fire to the buildings, which were
entirely destroyed. They beat the direc.
tors and managers In horrible manner.
The riot lasted the whole night, and was
finally quelled by the Governor OF Vladi,
who arrived with troops.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10
OH In Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. GA telegram
from Franceyille, Pulaski county, reports
that oil was struck to-day at depth OF
625 feet in paying quantities. The COM
peny is sinking lower, with good pros.
qualify Is excellent.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10

PARIS, Feb. 9.--The committee OF the
Chamber of Deputies on the aDrogation OF
the concordat, has affirmed by a vote OF
IL to 0 the principle OF separation of
Church and State.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10
Macon Manfinn.

MACON, GA, Feb. 9.--John Garfield, an
employs in the woodwork department Of
the Central railroad shops, hacChisJ5ft
hand terribly mutilated this morning
while working at machine which was
being rapidly driven by steam.
Macon Is jubilant over the permanent
location here OF the State fair.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10
Shoe Hands Ouit.

SOUTH WEYMOUTH MASS. Eel. .9.-The
employees OF Flagg, Shaw, Thayer & Co.,
boot and shoe manufacturers here, left
work this morning. Two OF their mum Der
had been blacklisted, and the others were
ordered out by the Master Workman OF
the district. The strikers number about
1Nn
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10
SIZE Dvcrs Nlrilke.

PATERSON, N. j., Feb. 0.-AA general
strike OF the silk dyers has begun here.
They demand 81 per week more wages,
and that fifty-five hours shall constitute a
weeks work. About 1000 hands are
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10
Atlantu's Marcbing Guarde

- WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.--The Gate City
Guard, OF Atlanta, to-day asked permIs-
sion OF the. Commissioners TO pass
through the District OF Columbia under
arms arms on their way to Europe. The Com
mission. e"' WIZ P0i-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10
GEORGIA's CAPITAL.
Senator Brown Said to be Anxious
to Sell Out at Rising Fawn.


ATLANTA, Feb. 9.-There Is q rumor
that Senator Brown desires to dispose of
his valuable interest in the Rising Fawn
furnace at the Dade county coal mines,
and that a party of Georgia capitalists
Is now negotiating with him for the pur-
chase. The rumOr proves to have some
foundation but up to the present nothing
has been accomplished looking TO the pur-
chase.
Chief Post Office Inspector Booth re-
turned to day from Pensacola where he
went 10 make arrangements for the free
delivery system which will soon be in
augurated there.
The Governor has commissioned G. T.
Bell as a commissioner OF roads and reve-
nues in Burke county. Mr.. Bell Is
membe OF the Legislature but is eligible
to the office of county commissioner by
local act.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-The Secretary
yI VI, tne treasury to-day appointed Isaac
w. Avery, oI. Georgia, to be Chief of Divi.
son in the First AUDITORS office, vice Mr..
bently resigned, at "a salary of $1,000 per
ahnum. MIR. Avery during the present
session has been private secretary to Sem
ator Brown.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10
a Pension Veto lCxnecrcd.

,s AshINGToN, Feb. 9.-The President
as'oe a. oeiieVed to be preparing a veto mes
bSs on we 'pauper" pension bill. He
Jus uhtll Friday 10 send IL in,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10

GLASGOW, Feb. 9.--Forty-hve OF the
strikers who engaged In riot at Blan-
tyre last night have been arrested
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10
KILLED BY A BAILIFF.

John Allen, Bailif, shot and killed
E. q. Claridy white }, near Middleton, ON
the Georgia Pacific railroad. Allen had
arrested Claridy for larceny and was
walking along with him when he picked
un big stone and threw it at the. boz ~
He then drew his knife aRfil3ilaxs
upon Bailiff Allen, who told III QCV
but he would not, when Baliff Allen.
upon him three times. The
first shot broke his left arm, the second
struck him In the right thigh and the
third penetrated his left breast, killing
him almost instantly. Bailiff Allen was
arraigned. before Justice of the Peace,
who released him on the ground of JUST.
fable homicide.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10
Nevada nIormons Disfran.hised.

CARSON, NEv., Feb. 0.--Both Houses
OF the LegislPture to-day adopted resolu-
tions disfras Nising Mormons in Nevada.